Scalp massaging apparatus



Nov. 13, 1 5 K. w. MIERZEJEWSKI ET AL 2, 5

SCALP MASSAGING APPARATUS 2 SHEETSSHEET 2 Filed Sept. 21, 1949 E d Peggyf. M/6/"Z6 Patented Nov. 13, 1951 soALP MASSAGING APPARATUS Konstanty W. Mierzejewski and Peggy I.

Mierzeiewski, Pottstown, Pa.

Application September 21, 1949, Serial No. 116,916

1 This invention relates to. an apparatus for massaging the scalp of the human head and it consists in the constructions, arrangements and combinations hereindescribed and claimed.

. It is a cardinal object of the invention to provide a scalp massagin apparatus in which the scalp massaging element is formed in two sections, said sections being actuated, through a suitable motor and lever members to ,eifect a simultaneous forward and backward oscillatory movement along the scalp, the sections each.

having a multiplicity of elastic protuberances for contacting the scalp, thereby creating a circulation of blood through the scalp and effecting a soothing action on nerves thus contacted.

It is also an object of the invention to provide an elastic shield for association with the mas-- saging sections and the protuberances thereof making the device highly sanitary in use.

It is a still further important object of the invention to provide .a massaging element formed in two sections simultaneously oscillated, said sections being of such dimensions as,

Figure 3 is a horizontal section on the line.

3--3 of Figure 2;

Figure 4 is a similar cross section-on the line 4-4 of Figure 2;

Figure 5 is an elevational View of one of the massaging elements; and

Figure 6 is a cross section on the line 6--6 of Figure 5.

There is illustrated in Figure 1 a wheeled base I having'an upright hollow support H which houses a vertically adjustable rack bar l2. The rack bar i2 is raised and lowered to position the housing l3 at desired heights, and in the present instance, this is accomplished by means of a gear M in mesh with the rack bar, a handle l actuating the gear.

The housing [3 includes a bottom wall l6, 9, rear wall 11 which is contiguous with respective end walls l8 which terminate at respective sides of the housing to form an opening l9 which is closed by a door 20. to permit access to the interior of the housing for repair or adjustment of parts of the mechanism as may be required. v s

The rack bar I2 has a fitting 2| at the upper end thereof for securement to the bottom wall: [6 9f the housing. The fitting 2| is interiorly threaded and receives a bolt 22 for securement of a frame member 23 extended horizontally of the bottom wall 16. The frame member 23 is additionally secured to the bottom wall by means of a transversely positioned strap 24, as

best seen in Figures 2 and 4.

An upright standard 25 is secured on the horizontal frame 23 and is connected by a pair of vertically spaced horizontal straps 26 and 26. A brace 21 is connected at one end to the strap 26, theother end being secured to the frame member 23 as shown in Figure 2. The brace 21 is angularly disposed between the frame 23 and thestrap-ZG' to afford rigidity. A motor generally indicated at 28 is securely mounted upon the horizontal straps 26 and 26.

The upright standard 25 has an upper threaded portion 29 and at the opposite end of the frame 23 an upright standard 30 is rigidly secured thereto, the upper end of which is formed withscrew threads for reception of a nut 31 and the threaded portion 29 of the standard 25 'is likewise provided with a nut 3|, these'nuts be ing positioned at corresponding heights. A top frame 32' suitably apertured to receive the threaded portions of the standards 25 and 30 is positioned thereon and secured by respective nuts 33 and 33' The frame 32 is positioned immediately above and aligned with the frame 23 affording "support of a main drive'shaft,. as

will be described.

Uponthe frame 23 a transverse bar 34 is secured and a similar bar 35 is secured to the top frame 32, these bars being in horizontal alignment. Additionally, the frame 23 has a transverse bar 36 rigidly secured thereto and the top frame 32 is likewise provided with a rigidly secured bar 31. The bars 34 and bars 36 are braced bystra'ps 38 and the bars 35 and 31 are similarly braced by straps 38'.

, A main drive shaft 39 is journalled in suitable ball bearing housings 40 mounted in the frame 23 and top frame 32, the drive shaft having keyed thereto a pulley 4| in alignment with a pulley 42 of the motor 28. A belt 43 is trained about the pulleys 4| and 42 to effect the drive of the shaft. An additional pair of pulleys 44 and 45 are secured upon the shaft 39, being vertically spaced thereon and in alignment with respective pulleys 46 and 41 of respective shafts 48 and 49, which are suitably journalledbetween the bars 36 and 31 at respective ends thereof as best seen in Figures 2 and 4. A belt 49. is trained about pulleys 44 and 46 and a belt 5| is trained about pulleys 45 and 41. Under rotation of the shaft 39, the shafts 48 and 49 will rotate in a corresponding direction.

oscillated in the same direction simultaneously.

The shafts 53 and 54 proje'ctbelow the'hottom wall it of the housing and each has rigidly I mounted on the lower end thereof a massaging element '1, attention being invited to Figures 5 and 6 of the drawings, wherein it will be seen that the massage elements are of hollow, substantially ovate formation which, when arranged in operative relation upon a human head will be spaced apart permitting movement relative to each other, and likewise, will permit theheadto bemoved to present a desired portion to a-greater or lesser degree of massaging action at the option of v the patient.

"Ihe massaging elements are preferably formed from a resilient material such as rubber and include a multiplicity of protuberances 58. The protuberances 58 project from the hollow portions of the elements and are of substantial lengths so that they may have a slight flexing action under movement of the massaging elements, the action thus simulating the movements of the human fingers of an operator, as customarily practiced.

In order to meet sanitary requirements, a shield 59 is employed consisting of a hol w ap member of a size to enclose the massaging elements and preferably has a peripheral edge 60 so consituated 38 to ma a n the Shiel se u e y v removably upon the massage elements. The

shield 59 has a like number of nipples 6 1 as there are protuberances 5 8 so that each of the -la tt er will be encased by the nipples. The shields "59 may be removed from the massage elements for t ati a e s and by ea on of h fa that the massage elements are completely enlos insofar as ont t wit ap b s eadis concerned, liability of obtaining infections through repeated use is avoided.

H w t holl w ca ember ma b m ted and by virtue of a socket and set'screw 53a themassage elements may be removed from the shaft 53 for sterilization.

In use, the massaging elements 51 are adjusted ah a er n' ad as l gwn in ure and the motor 28 is then energized throu'ghany suitable source of electric current. The belt 43 will rotate the shaft .39 which in turn will rotate the shafts 48 and 49, imparting motion of the pijt nss which in turn will oscillate the cranks thereby effecting simultaneous forward and backward movement 'of the massaging elements along the head of a patient.

While we have shown and described the structure specifically, this is by way of illustration onlyand we consider as our own all such modifications in construetion as fairly fall within the scope of the appended claims.

What we claim:

1. In a'massage device for a human head enmprising a vertically supported hqrizontallydisposedhousing having apair. of spaced osoilllatable scans means Within h h n is'i l a in an sha t sai hafts P ojectin euiwa at the housing and each shaft having ahellgw ovate massaging element secured the'retoadapted to ames 2. In a massage device for a human head comprising a vertically supported horizontally disposedhou s ing having a pair of spaced oscillatable 'shaftameanS within the housing for oscillating the shafts, said shafts projecting outwardly and below said housing. .and each shaft having a hollow ovate massaging element secured to the lovver end thereof, the hollow portions of the massage elements being arranged in opposed relation and adapted'to partly enclose the upper and side portions of a-humanhead, said massage elements being given a forward and backward movement under oscillation of the shafts, and each massaging element having a plurality of elongated flexible protuberances upon the hollow portion thereof.

3. In a-massage device-for a human head comprising a vertically supported horizontally disposed housing having a pair of oscillatable shafts, means within the housing for oscillating the shafts, said shafts projecting outwardly and below said housing, each shaft having a hollow ovate massaging element secured to the lower end thereof,-the hollow portions of the massage elements being arranged in opposed relation and adapted to partlyenclosethe upper and side portions of a human head, said massage elements being given a forward and backward movement under oscillation of theshafts, each massaging element having a plurality of .elongated flexible protuberances upon the hollow portion thereof, and a shield device secured to each of said massage elements to enclose-said protuberances.

4. Ina massage devicefora human head come prising a vertically supported horizontally disposed housing having a pairv ofoscillatable shafts, means within the housing for oscillating the shafts, .said shafts projecting outwardly and below said housing, each shaft having a hollow ovate massaging element secured to the lower end thereof, the hollow portions of the massage elements being arranged .inopposed relation and adapted to .partlyenclose the upper and side portions :of a human head, said massage elements being given a forward and backward movement under oscillation .of the shafts, each massaging element having a plurality of elongated flexible protube'rances .upon the hollow portion thereof, and an elastic shield secured to .each of said massageelements 'haying a peripheral edge for engaging about the contour of :the massage elements and each shield having a n ppl for enclosing respective protuberances.

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